Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said there were too many unauthorised leaks ahead of her budget last month. The amount of media stories about what might be in her statement led to criticism from Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle, who labelled it the “hokey-cokey Budget”, telling MPs, “One minute it’s in, the next minute it’s out.” The…
A member of the UK armed forces who died in Ukraine has been named as Lance Corporal George Hooley of the Parachute Regiment. On Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence said the 28-year-old was killed in a “tragic accident” while observing Ukrainian forces test “a new defensive capability, away from the front lines”. Paying tribute to…
Getty Meerkats are incredibly social animals and live in large groups known as ‘mobs’ or ‘clans’ A study that examined the monogamous lifestyles of different species suggests that humans are similar to meerkats in terms of pairing up. In our romantic life, we more closely resemble these social, close-knit mongooses than we do…
Pantry staples aren’t just backup options for when you’re out of fresh ingredients—they’re legitimate meal-builders. Canned beans, tuna, salmon, chickpeas, and tomatoes deliver solid nutrition at a fraction of the cost and effort of cooking from scratch. The key is knowing how to combine them into meals that actually keep you full. Here’s the straightforward…
The government has not yet assigned spectrum to Starlink for commercial service deployment, and security clearances remain pending. Elon Musk-led Starlink plans to soon introduce its satellite communication services in India with pricing between Rs 2,500 and 3,500 for retail customers. The company aims to provide services across multiple sectors, including maritime, aviation, retail, and…
Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas A major confrontation is brewing over the Centre’s plan to introduce the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) Bill during the ongoing session of Parliament. CPI(M) MP John Brittas has formally urged Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Dharmendra Pradhan to pause the legislative push. warning that the government is attempting…
Getty Images A letter from Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex has now reached her estranged father, who is in hospital in the Philippines. Thomas Markle, who has reportedly had his left lower leg amputated, told the Mail on Sunday he does not want to die while distanced from his daughter. He said he wishes to…
